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Feeding Your Gadget and Tech ObsessionsTue, 03 Mar 2015 18:47:39 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Volvo self-driving Drive Me cars coming 2017, in Sweden onlyhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-drive-me-cars-coming-2017-in-sweden-only-20369818/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-drive-me-cars-coming-2017-in-sweden-only-20369818/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 13:27:46 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=369818When it comes to autonomous cars, Volvo isn't probably one of those that readily come to mind. And yet the car maker might be closer to that goal than you might think. In two years time, Volvo plans to have a fleet of 100 self-driving vehicles under its Drive Me program running down the Gothenberg's highways. While the car's redundancy … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-drive-me-cars-coming-2017-in-sweden-only-20369818/feed/0Volvo V60 Cross Country first-drive – Because wagons are sexyhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-cross-country-first-drive-because-wagons-are-sexy-02366976/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-cross-country-first-drive-because-wagons-are-sexy-02366976/#commentsMon, 02 Feb 2015 14:35:38 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=366976“Wagons are sexy,” I insisted when I told people I was going to drive the new Volvo V60 Cross Country. Not everyone was convinced. While in my native Europe there’s a long-standing affinity for the wagon - or, as I grew up saying, an “estate” - the wood panel hangover has been tougher to overcome in the US and, like … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-cross-country-first-drive-because-wagons-are-sexy-02366976/feed/0Volvo announces connected helmet for bicyclistshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-announces-connected-helmet-for-bicyclists-19360178/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-announces-connected-helmet-for-bicyclists-19360178/#commentsFri, 19 Dec 2014 17:23:14 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=360178Whether you’re driving a car or riding a bike, road safety is important. We’ve seen various car manufacturers offer their take on the connected road, showcasing how your next car may be able to communicate with other vehicles or traffic lights. That’s wonderful, but what about bicyclists? If you’re in an urban setting, you likely run into bicyclists (like, not … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-announces-connected-helmet-for-bicyclists-19360178/feed/0Volvo eyes selling cars online to boost marketinghttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-eyes-selling-cars-online-to-boost-marketing-16359600/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-eyes-selling-cars-online-to-boost-marketing-16359600/#commentsTue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:33 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=359600Trying to build up a fresh new image, Swedish car maker Volvo will go where few car makers dare to go: online car sales. Though there is no hard date yet, Volvo has already outline its plans to utilize the Internet as an added venue for striking deals with customers. This move is part of a grander marketing shift, which … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-eyes-selling-cars-online-to-boost-marketing-16359600/feed/0Volvo XC90 T8 SUV with Twin Engine tech packs 400hphttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc90-t8-suv-with-twin-engine-tech-packs-400hp-09358820/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc90-t8-suv-with-twin-engine-tech-packs-400hp-09358820/#commentsTue, 09 Dec 2014 11:10:49 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=358820Volvo has rolled out a new SUV in the XC90 family called the XC90 T8 that offers buyers all the performance they expect with a SUV, but is much better for the environment. The XC90 T8 has emissions levels on par with a small car according to Volvo thanks to the plug-in hybrid powertrain the SUV features under the hood. … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc90-t8-suv-with-twin-engine-tech-packs-400hp-09358820/feed/0Volvo uses Google Cardboard to advertise the XC90http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-uses-google-cardboard-to-advertise-the-xc90-14355493/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-uses-google-cardboard-to-advertise-the-xc90-14355493/#commentsFri, 14 Nov 2014 10:10:27 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=355493What other options do you have if you can't take your would-be car for a test run? Why, virtual reality, of course! Volvo is trying to play up the tech savvy-ness of its XC90 by creating what it calls Volvo Reality, a way for interested buyers, or even just those curious, to experience the new luxury SUV without leaving their … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-uses-google-cardboard-to-advertise-the-xc90-14355493/feed/0Volvo shows off new V60 Cross Countryhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-shows-off-new-v60-cross-country-06354191/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-shows-off-new-v60-cross-country-06354191/#commentsThu, 06 Nov 2014 12:50:20 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=354191Volvo has unveiled a new version of its V60 sports wagon called the V60 Cross Country. The new car was unveiled at the 2014 LA Motor Show. Volvo promises that the new V60 Cross Country brings all-road capability to its V60 line. The Cross Country offers a sporty and connected driving feel with the ability to go anywhere according to … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-shows-off-new-v60-cross-country-06354191/feed/0Volvo’s counting on these sensors to end fatal accidents by 2020http://www.slashgear.com/volvos-counting-on-these-sensors-to-end-fatal-accidents-by-2020-07349606/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvos-counting-on-these-sensors-to-end-fatal-accidents-by-2020-07349606/#commentsTue, 07 Oct 2014 20:44:27 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=349606Volvo is aiming no fatal accidents for those in one of the safety-obsessed Swedish firm's cars by 2020, cooking up a complex 360-degree sensor and vision system that could also open the door to autonomous vehicles. The culmination of Volvo's four year Non-Hit Car and Truck project, the technology combines data from a wide range of sensors - including cameras, … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvos-counting-on-these-sensors-to-end-fatal-accidents-by-2020-07349606/feed/12015 Volvo XC90 ramps up safety & luxe techhttp://www.slashgear.com/2015-volvo-xc90-ramps-up-safety-luxe-tech-26342837/
http://www.slashgear.com/2015-volvo-xc90-ramps-up-safety-luxe-tech-26342837/#commentsTue, 26 Aug 2014 17:00:32 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=342837Volvo has officially revealed the 2015 XC90, its new luxury SUV, the first car to bear the Swedish company's latest design language while cosseting up to seven people in tech. Coming in 2-liter turbocharged and supercharged AWD form, mustering 316 HP, as well as an XC90 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid good for around 400 HP, the new SUV also claims … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/2015-volvo-xc90-ramps-up-safety-luxe-tech-26342837/feed/0Volvo turns all its cars into mobile hotspots (with a catch)http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-turns-all-its-cars-into-mobile-hotspots-with-a-catch-22342409/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-turns-all-its-cars-into-mobile-hotspots-with-a-catch-22342409/#commentsFri, 22 Aug 2014 19:22:55 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=342409Volvo is making 3G connectivity standard across its cars, with the company's Sensus Connect infotainment system now standard on all US models, functioning as a WiFi hotspot, remote control gateway, and more. All 2015 Volvo cars will include web music streaming support, including Pandora, TuneIn, and Rdio, as well as Yelp POI reviews, Glimpse location-sharing, and live weather updates, served through … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-turns-all-its-cars-into-mobile-hotspots-with-a-catch-22342409/feed/0Volvo self-driving car test expandshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-test-expands-06327789/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-test-expands-06327789/#commentsTue, 06 May 2014 09:12:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=327789Volvo has been working diligently on its self-driving car technology, having been testing it in various forms for a while now. The auto maker recently announced it is expanding its tests, extending it to real-world driving using customers operating them in everyday driving conditions. Referred to as the "Drive Me" project, Volvo is in the process of rolling out its … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-test-expands-06327789/feed/0Volvo Inflatable Child Seat Concept is lighter than most at 10lbshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-inflatable-child-seat-concept-is-lighter-than-most-at-10lbs-13324925/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-inflatable-child-seat-concept-is-lighter-than-most-at-10lbs-13324925/#commentsSun, 13 Apr 2014 12:12:58 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=324925One of the biggest problems with conventional child car seat is its weight. You can expect them to weigh close to the 25-pound range and besides being bulky; they are highly inefficient as travel luggage. Parents of toddlers can heave a sigh of relief as an inflatable and lighter version is being worked upon by Volvo. Called the Inflatable Child … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-inflatable-child-seat-concept-is-lighter-than-most-at-10lbs-13324925/feed/3Volvo car-to-car chatter warns of icy roadshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-car-to-car-chatter-warns-of-icy-roads-19321320/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-car-to-car-chatter-warns-of-icy-roads-19321320/#commentsWed, 19 Mar 2014 20:09:21 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=321320Volvo has kicked off a car-to-car communications system where nearby vehicles can warn each other of icy road surfaces. One of the first such projects in operation out in the wild, the current fleet of fifty cars - set to grow over the coming winter - use mobile data networks to send road friction data to a centralized database, which … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-car-to-car-chatter-warns-of-icy-roads-19321320/feed/0Volvo self-driving car tests use road-embedded magnetshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-tests-use-road-embedded-magnets-11320337/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-tests-use-road-embedded-magnets-11320337/#commentsWed, 12 Mar 2014 03:44:03 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=320337Furthering the auto maker's work on self-driving technology, Volvo has recently wrapped up a project near Gothenburg in Sweden, where the company has been carrying out a separate self-driving project. In this latest one, magnets were embedded in a test strip of road for use with a sensor-laden vehicle. The self-driving car has magnet sensors embedded that allow it to … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-driving-car-tests-use-road-embedded-magnets-11320337/feed/0Volvo and Mercedes demo Apple CarPlay: WiFi link incominghttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-mercedes-demo-apple-carplay-wifi-link-incoming-03319142/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-mercedes-demo-apple-carplay-wifi-link-incoming-03319142/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 16:18:51 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=319142Volvo has demonstrated Apple's CarPlay in action, as well as confirming that a wired connection won't be the only way to hook up an iPhone to your dashboard. Although CarPlay will initially require a physical link via Lightning cable between iPhone and infotainment system, Volvo says that "in the near future" there'll be a WiFi option for wireless use. Meanwhile, … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-mercedes-demo-apple-carplay-wifi-link-incoming-03319142/feed/2Apple “iOS in the Car” Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo deal tipped imminenthttp://www.slashgear.com/apple-ios-in-the-car-ferrari-mercedes-and-volvo-deal-tipped-imminent-01319090/
http://www.slashgear.com/apple-ios-in-the-car-ferrari-mercedes-and-volvo-deal-tipped-imminent-01319090/#commentsSun, 02 Mar 2014 00:35:16 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=319090Apple will announce the first iOS in the Car vehicles with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Audi next week, insiders claim, as the company makes a push to spread the iPhone and iPad software to car dashboards. The deal, which is expected to be officially announced at the Geneva Motor Show, will mark the first time the iOS 7 feature linking an … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/apple-ios-in-the-car-ferrari-mercedes-and-volvo-deal-tipped-imminent-01319090/feed/0Volvo echoes Tesla with touch-tablet style digital dashhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-echoes-tesla-with-touch-tablet-style-digital-dash-27318810/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-echoes-tesla-with-touch-tablet-style-digital-dash-27318810/#commentsThu, 27 Feb 2014 20:49:04 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=318810Volvo has been showing off its vision of the next-gen dashboard, following Tesla in using a console-dominating touchscreen rather than dozens of physical buttons. Set to hit the market in the Volvo XC90 later this year, the new system uses a stack of UI "tiles" focused on different key points of in-car functionality, with shortcut controls on the wheel for … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-echoes-tesla-with-touch-tablet-style-digital-dash-27318810/feed/1Volvo Concept Estate isn’t your mom’s station wagonhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-estate-isnt-your-moms-station-wagon-27318706/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-estate-isnt-your-moms-station-wagon-27318706/#commentsThu, 27 Feb 2014 10:28:17 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=318706Volvo has announced that it will be rolling out a new concept car at the Geneva Motor Show called the Concept Estate. An estate car is another name for a station wagon. In the 70's and 80's there were plenty of station wagons on the auto market, but the wagon disappeared in the US for the most part and were … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-estate-isnt-your-moms-station-wagon-27318706/feed/3Volvo Roam Delivery service will bring groceries to the carhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-roam-delivery-service-will-bring-groceries-to-the-car-20317546/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-roam-delivery-service-will-bring-groceries-to-the-car-20317546/#commentsThu, 20 Feb 2014 12:14:54 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=317546Volvo has announced that it will be on hand at MWC 2014 next week to show off its Roam Delivery service. Volvo says that this service is groundbreaking and is the world's first delivery service for bringing food and items to the car. The idea is that Volvo owners can have their groceries delivered to the car no matter where … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-roam-delivery-service-will-bring-groceries-to-the-car-20317546/feed/1Volvo 2015 V60, S60 and XC60 Drive-E First-Drivehttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-2015-v60-s60-and-xc60-drive-e-first-drive-22313960/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-2015-v60-s60-and-xc60-drive-e-first-drive-22313960/#commentsWed, 22 Jan 2014 20:04:38 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=313960Volvo has high hopes for 2014, glowing from a multi-billion investment after its break-up from Ford, and with a new engine architecture, Drive-E, for its refreshed best-sellers, the S60, V60, and XC60. They're important models for the Swedish car company, together expected to comprise 80-percent of Volvo's sales this year, but what's under the hood is arguably more of a … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-2015-v60-s60-and-xc60-drive-e-first-drive-22313960/feed/5Volvo Drive-E: Trying to wean America off its V6 addictionhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-e-trying-to-wean-america-off-its-v6-addiction-22314090/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-e-trying-to-wean-america-off-its-v6-addiction-22314090/#commentsWed, 22 Jan 2014 20:04:17 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=314090Volvo already faced a challenge, taking on the big players in automotive post-divorce from Ford, but now it has given itself a second, arguably more difficult one: weaning America off of its big engine addiction. The Swedish car company has taken an unexpected approach with its model year 2015 line-up, the headline engine option being a 2.0-liter four-cylinder where you … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-e-trying-to-wean-america-off-its-v6-addiction-22314090/feed/2Volvo “Drive Me” project brings 100 autonomous cars to the roadhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-me-project-brings-100-autonomous-cars-to-the-road-02307359/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-me-project-brings-100-autonomous-cars-to-the-road-02307359/#commentsTue, 03 Dec 2013 04:32:01 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=307359Volvo today announced its new project "Drive Me", which aims to bring 100 autonomous cars to Sweden's roads, something that has been endorsed by the Swedish government. Under the project, Volvo and other authorities will "pinpoint the societal benefits" of self-driving cars, as well as seeing them in use on average public roads in ordinary everyday driving conditions. The project … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-drive-me-project-brings-100-autonomous-cars-to-the-road-02307359/feed/1Volvo V60 Polestar wagon coming to the UShttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-polestar-wagon-coming-to-the-us-29307139/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-polestar-wagon-coming-to-the-us-29307139/#commentsFri, 29 Nov 2013 13:03:05 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=307139In Europe Volvo has some rather interesting cars, but in the US we get mostly boring cars that typically focus on safety rather than performance. A new Volvo vehicle is coming to the US that will bring with it impressive performance and a wagon body with lots of space inside. In the UK, the Volvo V60 Polestar would be called … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-v60-polestar-wagon-coming-to-the-us-29307139/feed/0Volvo: Wireless car charging works but isn’t ready for primetimehttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-wireless-car-charging-works-but-isnt-ready-for-primetime-24302913/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-wireless-car-charging-works-but-isnt-ready-for-primetime-24302913/#commentsThu, 24 Oct 2013 22:06:50 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=302913Volvo has completed a wireless charging system trial for EVs, concluding that though the technology works and is particularly convenient, the lack of a common standard means it's not ready for the mass market. The trial, which saw a modified Volvo C30 Electric recharged by embedded induction coils in a wireless base-station, proved that not only does the system work … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-wireless-car-charging-works-but-isnt-ready-for-primetime-24302913/feed/0Volvo details new battery technology that utilizes car body panelshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-details-new-battery-technology-that-utilizes-car-body-panels-17301976/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-details-new-battery-technology-that-utilizes-car-body-panels-17301976/#commentsFri, 18 Oct 2013 04:12:48 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=301976Electric vehicles are a fast-growing technology that is ever evolving, and one of the latest contributors to that technological evolution is Volvo. The auto maker has come forward with details about its new battery technology, which, among other things, utilizes the car's body panels and super capacitors. We've got all the details on this tech after the jump. That technology … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-details-new-battery-technology-that-utilizes-car-body-panels-17301976/feed/3Volvo and Geely Auto to get new shared modular vehicle architecturehttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-geely-auto-to-get-new-shared-modular-vehicle-architecture-16297862/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-geely-auto-to-get-new-shared-modular-vehicle-architecture-16297862/#commentsMon, 16 Sep 2013 10:28:29 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=297862Volvo doesn't produce the most exciting automobiles in the United States, but most people will recognize the brand. Volvo does have some interesting technology, such as the self-parking car demonstrator we saw earlier this summer. A new brand that's associated with Volvo that most people won't recognize is Geely Auto. This company has tried to break into the US automotive … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-geely-auto-to-get-new-shared-modular-vehicle-architecture-16297862/feed/1Volvo Concept Coupe features plug-in hybrid driveline and 1960s design elementshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-coupe-features-plug-in-hybrid-driveline-and-1960s-design-elements-28295300/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-coupe-features-plug-in-hybrid-driveline-and-1960s-design-elements-28295300/#commentsWed, 28 Aug 2013 22:57:55 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=295300Volvo has introduced its Concept Coupe, a model that the auto maker says gets its design from both elements of Volvo's 1960's era and modern Scandinavian lifestyle. This is the first of a series of three concepts, and likewise is dubbed the first to be made with the maker's Scalable Product Architecture, a platform exclusive to Volvo. All three of … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-concept-coupe-features-plug-in-hybrid-driveline-and-1960s-design-elements-28295300/feed/0Volvo self-parking car is the valet you don’t payhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-parking-car-is-the-valet-you-dont-pay-21287523/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-parking-car-is-the-valet-you-dont-pay-21287523/#commentsFri, 21 Jun 2013 15:49:10 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=287523Volvo has revealed self-parking tech that allows drivers to drop their car off at a parking garage and have it automatically navigate to a spare space, summoning the vehicle from their smartphone on their return. The system, installed on a Volvo concept car, can not only drive itself to a free location but avoid other cars and pedestrians on the … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-self-parking-car-is-the-valet-you-dont-pay-21287523/feed/5Volvo unveils world’s first Cyclist Detection system with automatic brakinghttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-its-cyclist-detection-system-with-automatic-braking-28275597/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-its-cyclist-detection-system-with-automatic-braking-28275597/#commentsThu, 28 Mar 2013 06:01:08 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=275597Volvo has unveiled the world's first cyclist detection system that offers fully automatic braking, causing the car to stop itself if a cyclist swerves in front of the vehicle. According to the manufacturer, Cyclist Detection is built upon its already existing detection and automatic braking technology, and will be implemented into all vehicles that use pedestrian detection. The system is … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-its-cyclist-detection-system-with-automatic-braking-28275597/feed/5Volvo and Neonode team up for Sensus Connected Touch infotainment systemhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-neonode-team-up-for-sensus-connected-touch-infotainment-system-12273436/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-neonode-team-up-for-sensus-connected-touch-infotainment-system-12273436/#commentsTue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:26 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273436Volvo is an automaker is famous for its safety features among other things. Volvo and Neonode have announced that they're working together on a in-car infotainment system for Volvo vehicles called the Sensus Connected Touch. Neonode is handling the optical touch technology used in the touchscreen infotainment system. The Volvo infotainment system uses a seven-inch touchscreen that runs the Google … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-neonode-team-up-for-sensus-connected-touch-infotainment-system-12273436/feed/0Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces Top Safety Picks+http://www.slashgear.com/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-announces-top-safety-picks-08273043/
http://www.slashgear.com/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-announces-top-safety-picks-08273043/#commentsFri, 08 Mar 2013 07:37:28 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273043The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced the five vehicles awarded with its Top Safety Picks+ designation. The awards are based on each vehicle's performance in crash tests, with the goal being to encourage safer vehicles. This has been successful, with the Institute stating that some automakers have made changes to their vehicles in order to perform better on … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-announces-top-safety-picks-08273043/feed/0Volvo to integrate Spotify in its vehicleshttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-to-integrate-spotify-in-its-vehicles-21262045/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-to-integrate-spotify-in-its-vehicles-21262045/#commentsSat, 22 Dec 2012 05:10:13 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=262045Spotify's integration in Volvo vehicles is "imminent," according to the company's VP of Electronic Systems Engineering. This will be Spotify's first foray into the automotive world, and will be made available via Ericsson's Connected Vehicle Cloud platform. This comes shortly after the news that Spotify is now available as a channel on most Roku set top boxes. Ericsson's Connected Vehicle … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-to-integrate-spotify-in-its-vehicles-21262045/feed/0Volvo cloud-connected cars promised with Ericsson dealhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-cloud-connected-cars-promised-with-ericsson-deal-17261129/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-cloud-connected-cars-promised-with-ericsson-deal-17261129/#commentsMon, 17 Dec 2012 13:08:19 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=261129Volvo and Ericsson want to get your next car talking to the cloud, with a deal that will see future Volvos navigating through the Connected Vehicle Cloud as they do the mean streets. The system - which will stretch to all of the countries Volvo sells in - will support app downloads to the dashboard and two-way interaction with vendors … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-cloud-connected-cars-promised-with-ericsson-deal-17261129/feed/0SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 26, 2012http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-evening-wrap-up-october-26-2012-26254238/
http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-evening-wrap-up-october-26-2012-26254238/#commentsSat, 27 Oct 2012 00:48:43 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=254238Welcome to Friday evening, everyone. Today was a pretty big day in the world of tech, with both Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface launching and the iPad mini going up for pre-order. Microsoft was actually handing out £50 coupons to the Microsoft Store for giving those in the UK who pre-ordered a Surface conflicting messages about when it will ship, … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-evening-wrap-up-october-26-2012-26254238/feed/0Volvo unveils self-driving traffic jam technologyhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-self-driving-traffic-jam-technology-26254172/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-self-driving-traffic-jam-technology-26254172/#commentsFri, 26 Oct 2012 15:39:25 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=254172It's easy to admit that sitting in traffic jams isn't our favorite thing to do. Then again, it's probably no one's favorite thing to do. That's why Volvo has been developing a technology that will self-drive some of Volvo's upcoming cars in slow-moving traffic jams. By pushing a button, the car will automatically follow the car in front, as long … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-unveils-self-driving-traffic-jam-technology-26254172/feed/0Volvo completes first self-driving convoy in Spainhttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-completes-first-self-driving-convoy-in-spain-29230738/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-completes-first-self-driving-convoy-in-spain-29230738/#commentsTue, 29 May 2012 23:02:46 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=230738Volvo recently unleashed a convoy of self-driving cars on a public motorway in Barcelona, Spain during normal traffic. The convoy successfully completed a 125-mile trip in what is considered the world's first public test of this kind. The endeavor is part of the Sartre project (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) that believes vehicle convoys can reduce fuel consumption and … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-completes-first-self-driving-convoy-in-spain-29230738/feed/4Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept tipped ahead of North American International Auto Show in Detroithttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc60-plug-in-hybrid-concept-tipped-ahead-of-north-american-international-auto-show-in-detroit-05206269/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc60-plug-in-hybrid-concept-tipped-ahead-of-north-american-international-auto-show-in-detroit-05206269/#commentsThu, 05 Jan 2012 10:52:29 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=206269With the big Auto Show in Detroit coming up in a few days, the car world is starting to tease some of the production vehicles and concept cars that will be at the show. One of the concepts that will be there is the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept. The car promises to be a performance car and hybrid in … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-xc60-plug-in-hybrid-concept-tipped-ahead-of-north-american-international-auto-show-in-detroit-05206269/feed/1Volvo promises to reduce engine size without sacrificing performancehttp://www.slashgear.com/volvo-promises-to-reduce-engine-size-without-sacrificing-performance-05177013/
http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-promises-to-reduce-engine-size-without-sacrificing-performance-05177013/#commentsMon, 05 Sep 2011 11:25:26 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=177013When I think of Volvo things like economy and safety come to mind much more than performance. Volvo has some cars that have impressive performance, but most of them never make it to the US. Volvo has pledged that it will be building some new 4-cylinder engines that offer the performance of the 6-cylinder engines it previously offered while greatly … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-promises-to-reduce-engine-size-without-sacrificing-performance-05177013/feed/2